Isuroon is a Community-driven organization motivated by belief that Somali women and their families deserve to be educated, healthy and have a strong voice.
Twin Cities, MN
Joined July 2011
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with companies looking for diverse talent like you at the Inclusive Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 PM! In Norway House Minneapolis. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets!
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Congrats to @FartunW on a great @StarTribune profile story of @Isuroon helping to improve the health of Somali community
As the surge of East African refugees to Minnesota continues to influence the state's politics, schools and workforce, a Somali-led organization devoted to helping the new wave of immigrants has taken on more importance. startribune.com/isuroon-a-no…
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💡Endorser Spotlight: @Isuroon is a women-led, community-driven organization committed to supporting their communities through housing education and stabilization. Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to live.
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So grateful to partner with so many organizations in our community. Thank you for all your great work @Isuroon!
The @UnitedWayTC awarded Isuroon a second-year grant award of $100,000 to be used for general operating support of our #Halal Food Shelf under our Community Investments RFP.
Isuroon is deeply #grateful for the Greater Twin Cities United Way’s continued support!
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Join us for the Refugee Matters: End of Title 42 Facebook Live and learn more about what to expect after May 11th. Tune in on FB Live on May 11th at 5:30 PM CT, or register to receive a reminder: streamyard.com/watch/Em3yqUn… @WelcomeWDignity @RefugeeCongress
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We are energized, driven and certain for #ERANow @LWVMpls @AAUWMpls @NCJWMinnesota @YWCAMinneapolis @WomensFndnMN @Isuroon @MNAFLCIO @TakeActionMN @outfrontmn @ERAMinnesota @MinnInAlliance @UnRestrictMN @LWVMinnesota @Minnesota_NOW @RISEsisterhood @IODWPodcast @RWYGmn
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The truck driver's family is not alone.
At least 100 Somali families had purchased homes with contracts for deed, according to Fartun Weli, the CEO of Isuroon, a nonprofit that advocates for Somali women and girls.
Fartun believes there could be many more. (7/7)
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🧵 How one Somali Muslim family in Minnesota found themselves at risk of losing everything after signing a contract for deed.
sahanjournal.com/housing/con… by @JoeyPeters and @Lussenhop in partnership with @ProPublica (1/7)
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“It’s so delicious, the bait. Well, you don’t really know when you swallow there’s a sourness, a small piece of cyanide that’s getting to you,” said Fartun Weli of @Isuroon. “Contract for deed is really an amazing trap for our community.” propub.li/3EQmvSI
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Monday, June 20 is #WorldRefugeeDay2022.
.@Isuroon calls on all Minnesotans to welcome and support our neighbors on World Refugee Day and every day going forward to put refugees on a path of financial independence.
See our press release here: mailchi.mp/parkstreetpublic/…
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Approximately 14.3% of deaths worldwide are attributed to mental disorders #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
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So many angles to workforce challenge: Keeping employees engaged, transit options, the power of immigrant communities, strengthening hospitality after they were closed. Grateful to @RealTime_Talent
@Isuroon @nhacademymn @DevilsBarMN & @MoveMpls for the discussion. #CriticalIssues
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We are pleased to announce $4.2 million in Racial and Economic Justice grants to 86 innovative local organizations. Congratulations to all of our grant recipients—we are proud to partner with you! minneapolisfoundation.org/st…
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Great testimony this morning in support of @Isuroon! Thank you @RepHassan for authoring this important legislation!
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A great bi-partisan event happening on this #InternationalWomensDay2022 with CEO of @Isuroon, Fartun Weli, hosting an event with @SenatorBenson talking about ways we can work together to help further women in the workforce and community!
